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Summary of Charges Recorded in Connection with Restructuring by Reportable Segment (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 15, 2018 Position | May 31, 2018 USD ($) Position
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges | $ |  | $ 17,514
Number of positions eliminated | Position | 154 |
Consumer Segment | 2020 MAP to Growth Plan – Fiscal 2018 Phases Associated at Operating Company |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges | $ |  | $ 5,500
Number of positions eliminated | Position |  | 154
Consumer Segment | 2020 MAP to Growth Plan - Fiscal 2018 Phases Related to Legal Function |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges | $ |  | $ 200
Number of positions eliminated | Position |  | 1
Industrial Segment | 2020 MAP to Growth Plan – Fiscal 2018 Phases Associated at Operating Company |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges | $ |  | $ 1,500
Number of positions eliminated | Position |  | 24
Industrial Segment | 2020 MAP to Growth Plan - Fiscal 2018 Phases Related to Legal Function |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges | $ |  | $ 700
Number of positions eliminated | Position |  | 4

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